Fuel / oil filter removal tool
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DownWest
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Only if you like oil/fuel dribbling in the wrong places.You lot like spending money, just bash a screwdriver through it with a hammer and that will give enough leverage
Apart from the fact I didn't spend money on it. It was dumped on me with a box of bits
But, I would buy one if I lost it and the OP was asking which to buy. It gets used on many other things, which the right hand one in the pic would not do for.Hydrozoan
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A similar works fine for me if hand fails, though my access is pretty good. Plastic box under for the drips. Smear of oil on the new filter O-ring and tighten by hand for the proportion of a full turn directed after first contact.
eddystone
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Strap with socket head
Poignard
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If you don't have a strap wrench or other removal tool, you can punch a large screwdriver through the filter from one side to the other and use that as a Tommy-bar.
Messy but it works.
Messy but it works.
Praxinoscope
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I have always felt that there is a subtle difference between Sod's Law and Murphy's Law, but either of course describe the end effect
You lot like spending money, just bash a screwdriver through it with a hammer and that will give enough leverage
I only spend money on extra tools where it will make the job easier/more efficient, In the case of oil/fuel filters there is often insufficient space to get a good grip on the filter to achieve the necessary torque to undo it, the screwdriver through the filter is fine if you want oil all over th place and there is the other problem that you find it still won't come undone after an hour of discomfort and bad language, but you can't use the engine until you have removed it as you have punctured the damn thing.
Poignard
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Sorry Graham, I hadn't noticed you had already suggested this.
Praxinoscope
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Similar tool to my wrench, looks as if it might fit into tighter spaces.
KompetentKrew
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The local supermarket had a very similar one for €6, so that's what I ended up with - I see exactly what you mean. I was only able to get it tight enough to grip by using a spanner on the nut.
Momac
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I borrowed the tool on the right and it works so I bought one.
The chain type would probably not fit my primary fuel filters due to limited space between the filter and the bulkhead .
Which of these does the forum recommend, please?
The chain type would probably not fit my primary fuel filters due to limited space between the filter and the bulkhead .
RichardS
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As other have said, there are many types of filter removal tool but access to the filter on different boats and cars is usually the main issue.
I tend to prefer the tools where you can get end on to the filter rather than side on. There are several filter removal tools which are end on and purpose designed for filters. These work well but, of course, are not much use for anything else.
I tend to prefer tools which have multiple uses so have a socket chain wrench and a socket strap wrench. Both are end-on tools but can be used with longer or shorter extension bars depending upon access. I also use the strap wrench for the water strainers on the boat when necessary, which makes my point about multi-use tools.
Richard
I tend to prefer the tools where you can get end on to the filter rather than side on. There are several filter removal tools which are end on and purpose designed for filters. These work well but, of course, are not much use for anything else.
I tend to prefer tools which have multiple uses so have a socket chain wrench and a socket strap wrench. Both are end-on tools but can be used with longer or shorter extension bars depending upon access. I also use the strap wrench for the water strainers on the boat when necessary, which makes my point about multi-use tools.
Richard
peteK
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If you put rubber tube over each of the 3 legs I have found it grips better.
Praxinoscope
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Good tip, I'll try it next time I use it.
PetiteFleur
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I've got the rubber boa constrictor type, not sure of the make but works ok for me. Also have one in the house for stubborn jam jar lids...
Hydrozoan
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For jam jar lids I put one of these in Mrs H's Christmas stocking - she thinks it's great, and it's a better fit in the kitchen/galley drawer than a strap wrench. Just 'pops' the vacuum seal - no other boaty uses known to me, so not ideal for RichardS.
Jarkey Screw Top Jar Opener
Jarkey Screw Top Jar Opener
lynallbel
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They are proper carp, only decent filter pliers out there are channel lock, not cheap but worth every penny.
lynallbel
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The snap on or mac versions dont slip, they just work, 40 quid though!
Daverw
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I have one of the ones on the RHD as well as nylon strap One, the metal strap works well on our engine as it only needs very small turns in tight spaces
dunedin
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Yes I went with something similar after a nightmare session getting a tight filter off using other tools Amtech J1100 3-Leg Oil Filter Remover: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
The metal strap type (€10.10 in original picture) just slipped on the filter unless used mole wrench to tighten - and didn’t have space for that. Rubber strap type was too stretchy.
Skylark
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You lot like spending money, just bash a screwdriver through it with a hammer and that will give enough leverage
Maybe once upon a time many years ago. At my time of life I get a great pleasure in finding that I need a new tool for a particular job. I’m currently fitting a battery monitor to my boat and posted recently to source cut-to-length battery leads. The overwhelming response from the wonderful forumites was to buy the components and make your own because “you know you want to”. I now have a new pair of wire cutters and a device for crimping 95mm2 cables. Power of the forum from like-minded people ?